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Category Archives: conservation
South Thormanby Island Conservation and Improvement Work party trip posted
New on the Events List: a work party trip 28-30 September 2024 (Saturday to Monday). Information: Two-night conservation trip with Cynthia Kennedy and Nick Heath to Simson Prov Park on S Thormanby Island Sunshine Coast. We will travel by kayak … Continue reading
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New tent platforms in Howe Sound
The first phase of our 2024 Howe Sound projects is complete with the construction of five tent platforms at two sites. Yellow cedar lumber for this project had been purchased by the club in May of 2023 and stored at … Continue reading
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Belcarra ivy-pull hike recap
Removal of invasive species has become a tradition for SKABC and part of our conservation program within Metro Vancouver Regional Parks’ area. Some years we paddle in, but this year we hiked and it worked out well. Club members met … Continue reading
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Photos: Belcarra invasive plant “paddle and pull”
Thanks to everyone who came out March 16 for the “paddle and pull” with Deb and Kapila. Another opportunity is April 9 and spots are still available as of this posting. This is a cooperative effort through Metro Vancouver Regional … Continue reading
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Short Film: Howe Sounding
Thom Kline and Susan Johnson met with Steve Best and Brian Pegg at Islet View on the Howe Sound Marine Trail on July 12. They stayed two nights, paddled to Thornbrough Channel and stayed one night at Zorro Bay. Thom … Continue reading
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